Healthcare in Lynchburg, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.1%
1.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.8%
1.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.9%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
1.5pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
34.3%
Arthritis
24.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.4%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
19.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.8%
Loneliness
38.3%
Lack of Support
22.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.3%
Mobility
14.2%
Cognitive
17.5%
Hearing
6.2%
Vision
5.6%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
9.7%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.6 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.0 mi
Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital | 4.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital | 18.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital | 32.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Carilion Medical Center | 41.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Southside Community Hospital, Inc | 43.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Lynchburg has an obesity rate of 37.1%, which is 1.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.8%, 1.3pp above the national average. About 9.1% of adults lack health insurance. 78.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.6 out of 5.